CPD looking for man stealing cars from Chicago O'Hare garages
Chicago police on Tuesday warned of a pattern of car thefts from parking garages at O'Hare International Airport.
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Chicago police on Tuesday warned of a pattern of car thefts from parking garages at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Police Department 12th District is warning residents after an increase in airbag thefts.
Chicago police are still looking for the person who stole a van full of dogs off the street in Lincoln Park Tuesday morning.
Chicago police said Lamont Hill allegedly stole an ambulance from Loretto Hospital. While in the ambulance, he was involved in a traffic accident, hitting two Chicago police vehicles.
The thieves jumped the security gate at CPD headquarters, at 3510 S. Michigan Ave. in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
Auto thefts dropped in 2024, trend appears to be continuing into 2025. But a few new car brands are seeing increases. Police explained why.
The auto thefts happened after car accidents on Clark Street and on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Oluwafemi Malachi, 38, was arrested on Thursday at a residence in the 1500 block of California Avenue after the Tri-County Auto Theft Force, with the assistance of the Joliet Police Department, conducted a search warrant.
Some of the men now charged were already convicted in a deadly carjacking in Milwaukee.
Some of the men now charged were already convicted in a deadly carjacking in Milwaukee. Sara Machi reports.
It is believed the thieves somehow obtained clean copies of the keys to the cars.
It is believed the thieves somehow obtained clean copies of the keys to the car.
Three to five people targeted work vans to steal construction equipment, police say.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles. Tara Molina reports.
The targeted theft rates of Kias and Hyundais have dropped by more than half for those who upgraded to the new security software, according to the new research. Tara Molina reports.
It happened just after midnight in the 2700 block of South Michigan Avenue.
Kamil Spieczynski, Sebastian Nawrot, and Mateusz Wojtowicz were arrested by Elmhurst police detectives and are facing charges in DuPage County.
Hinsdale police advised people to turn off their cars when pumping gas, and to be aware of their surroundings.
Union leaders claim at least 50 workers have been affected in the last year and a half.
Union leaders claim at least 50 workers have been affected in the last year and a half by vandals targeting their cars in company parking lots. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Union leaders claim at least 50 workers have been affected in the last year and a half – with a car theft having happened at the plant at 12600 S. Torrence Ave. just this past weekend. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
After motor vehicle thefts hit a two-decade high in 2023, thefts are dropping. What's spurring the downward trend?
Thieves are also targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles less often now. What's spurring the downward trend? CBS 2's Tara Molina looks for answers.
CBS 2 is told such carjackings are happening at all hours of the day, and it does not matter how busy the station or the area is.
